Adventure and relaxation...

Set in the remote and spectacular Altai mountains, close to the borders of Russia, China and Siberia.

Ridder is a mixture of adventure and relaxation.The Altai is an undiscovered paradise, waiting to welcome you and take away the strain of city life.

This is a land of contrasts.
Away from the raging river marvel at the vast forests. Particularly noted for cedar trees, try tasting the edible seeds.
Enjoy the meadows at the foot of the mountains, carpeted with flowers and herbs in Spring.
Let your imagination wander as you try to find meaning in the wind sculpted rocks.

Visiting the Area

Allow several days to visit, as, after strenuous walking, the charm of the Altai mountain range will delight you in to wanting to linger longer.
If you are still feeling energetic and adventurous, there are opportunities for white water rafting on the Chornaya Uba river (which translates to Black River) and Belaya Uba river (which translates to White River).
If you have tired of walking, let a horse take your weight.

Accommodation in cozy homestay guesthouses

Services

 

 Getting There & Around

Ridder  is accessible from Ust-Kamenogorsk.

You can get to Ust-Kamenogorsk from Almaty by train. It is advised to leave the train at Jangiz Tobe Station and take a taxi from there to Ust-Kamenogorsk.

Trains (Almaty-Semipalatinsk) leave from Almaty 2 railway station everyday at 7:50pm and arrives at Jangiz Tobe the next day at 11:28am. In Jangiz Tobe you can take one of the taxis that are near the railway station, or take a bus to Ust-Kamenogorsk. From Ust- Kamenogorsk bus station you can take a bus to Ridder (3-hour drive), which leave every hour, or you could also take a taxi.